Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Start Date: 11-27-2025

End Date: 02-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 36 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: $44.10/hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile field and instruments for a wide variety of cases
• Set up case carts and specialized equipment like microscopes and arthroscopy towers
• Assist surgeons during procedures with precision, anticipating needs and passing instruments
• Ensure patient safety by following Universal Protocol (time out) and aseptic technique
• Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment including da Vinci Xi support and laparoscopic towers
• Support emergency situations with Crash Cart readiness and airway management assistance
• Document case details accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
• Contribute to a collaborative OR culture that prioritizes outcomes and patient experience

Qualifications

• Minimum: Listing includes 1 year required; facility notes will not consider less than 3 years (preference for 5) — confirm with recruiter
• Trauma Level I experience is required; trauma experience is a hard stop
• Travel experience required
• BLS certification required
• CST preferred / preferred certified CST
• Weekend availability and ability to be on-call one weeknight per week and every 2nd or 3rd weekend (0700 - 0700, 20 minute response time)
• Pending state license not accepted; locals not accepted for this travel role

Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic technique and sterilization/disinfection
• Universal Protocol (time out) and patient safety practices
• Case cart and crash cart preparation
• Endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic camera/tower, arthroscope equipment
• Microscope operation and specialty equipment support
• Robotic surgery support (Da Vinci Xi) and Stealth Navigation station familiarity preferred
• Airway management and emergency/trauma response
• Familiarity with Epic charting

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to keep your wallet happy
• Generous housing stipend to make your travel life comfy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is easy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your paperwork
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa sits in the heart of Sonoma County wine country — enjoy nearby wineries and tasting rooms, explore the redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, kayak or paddle the Russian River, or take a short drive to Bodega Bay for coastal views. Downtown Santa Rosa offers lively dining, breweries, and cultural spots like the Charles M. Schulz Museum. Day trips to Napa Valley or San Francisco are easy for weekend adventures.

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